Sharing Artwork by Tracie

Tracie has shared her challenge artwork as well.  You can also view more art by Tracie here. 

Notebook Cover

Display Board

Banner close up

Banner full view

Spray pen art

Hostess thank you's... same card pattern with 90 degree turn!  Love it!

Thanks for sharing. 

Artwork Shared by Carla

As a result of this challenge, the consultants who participated have shared some inspiring artwork.  Although I was not able to post it as it came in to me, I am posting it now so you can be inspired as well. 

February Swap Card

Notebook cover

Studio J Layout

Artwork using the spray pen

Display board showing the Spring Idea book paper packets.

Week Four: Super Saturday

10 pts.  Create a swap card for the February Team Time meeting or Naomi’s meeting in February.  (See Naomi’s blog for details)

Respond:  Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

20 pts.  Contact & invite customer to New Idea Book event.  If you have already held your event, contact the attendees and follow up with them about their purchases, plans to host, workshops they will attend.

Respond: Post on blog:   How many people did you talk with today?  List the events you have on your calendar as a result of your idea book event or contacts.  Take 20 pts. For each. 

30 pts.  Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in February, March or April.  This would be a great opportunity to call those who could not attend your idea book event and offer to share the new products with them and their friends at a time that works for them. 

Respond:  Post on blog how many people you contacted and events your have scheduled.  Take 30 pts. For each contact. 

40 pts.  Update and edit your CTMH note book.  It is time to take a look at the upcoming constant campaigns and print our new brochures for February.  Make sure you have updated your calendar with your new family commitments and CTMH events.  What days will you be available in April?  Continue to edit your book to work for you.

Respond:  Post on the blog about the changes you have made in your note book and the updates you have made.  How did you use your notebook for your business this past week? 

50 pts.  Create workshop or stamp of the month display board.  This will be a great resource for your upcoming events. 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your board and with your permission, I will post it on the blog. 

Week Four: Follow UP Friday

Follow-up Friday

Isn't phone contact getting a little easier now? I hope so!

10 pts: Contact and invite customers to your New Idea Book event. If you have already held your event, contact the attendees and follow up with them about their purchases, plans to host, workshops they will attend.
Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 10 pts for each one.

20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in February, March or April.
Respond: How many did you speak with? Take 20 pts for each one.

30 pts: Mail thank you card to hostess or to a customer who placed a recent website order.
Respond: How many did you mail? Take 30 points for each.

Week Four: Think ahead Thursday

Think Ahead Thursday 

Time to start thinking ahead....

10 pts: Print Constant Campaign flyer for the month of February.
Respond: Comment on this post that it is done. Be sure you have enough to distribute to customers, hostesses, club members, etc. Add one to your notebook.

20 pts: Print proposed compensation plan changes - email corporate what you like about the proposal and any recommendations you may have. Having heard first hand the thought process behind each change, I can tell you I'm thrilled about these changes.
Respond: Comment on this post that you have completed it.

30 pts: Create and assemble recruiting packet.
Respond: Comment on this post that you have completed this task.

Team Challenge Week Four: Web Wednesday

1/26 - Web Wednesday
Welcome to our last Web Wednesday!

10 pts: Update your MyCTMH website or blog with February SOTM artwork. You can post-date blog posts to appear on the first of the month if you prefer.
Respond: Comment on this post that you have completed the task and whether you promote products in advance (with sneak peeks) or wait until the 1st of the month.

20 pts: Take Training Academy courses to continue working on completing your degree.
Respond: Take 20 points for each course or 100 points if you already have your degree.

30 pts: Did you attend our team meeting last week?
Respond: If so, take 30 points and tell me what you enjoyed most. If you received a recap from a team member, share what was most helpful for you to hear.

Week Four: Training Tuesday

10 pts.  Take the Training Academy “Cardmaking 201” course.  This video highlights the features of “Wishes” cardmaking book. 

Respond:  Post a sentence or two on how you will market “Wishes” to your customers.

20 pts.  Watch the Studio J YouTube videos by consultant Amy Ulen.

Respond:  Post on the blog what information you will use from these videos to share Studio J with your customers. 

30 pts.  Watch the corporate Instant Info on the updates from TeamBuilders

Respond:  Post on the blog how the new compensation plan will change your goals for your business.  Email me your goal for your business for the rest of the quarter.  Build off the goals you set in the previous challenge during week one. 

Week Four: Mojo Monday

10 pts.  Create artwork using the Spray Pen and any technique you learned from the training video!  This is such a great new tool and inexpensive as well. 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog. 

20 pts.  Create artwork using the February SOTM and any paper packet in Spring/Summer idea book!  This is an opportunity to start showcasing the great new products coming up. 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

30 pts.  Create a thank you card for your hostess.  Sending a thank you card shows your appreciation and builds your relationship with your hostess. 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your art and with your permission, I will post it on the blog.

Sunday is Here!

We are in the final stretch...I hope that what you take away from this challenge is not only the rewards from the hard work that you have put in but also the idea that consistent time spent on your business will provide ongoing rewards. 

Work a little each day, to keep the rewards flowing.

Speaking of work, it is also important to take vacations and right now, I am on vacation and will not be able to post the results of Week Three.  I hope you still emailed me your points and will work on Week Four with renewed energy.  I will be home on Saturaday and will look forward to reading all your posts, tallying the scores and seeing who is going to the cabin with me! 

Week Three: Super Saturday

Or is this the beginning of Week Four.  I am starting to lose track of the days but know that whatever day it is...I am making progress!

10 pts.  Schedule Studio J class dates

Respond:  Post on the blog when your classes are or send me an invite to the class.

20 pts.  Contact & invite customer to New Idea Book event and/or Studio J class.  I know, calling customers can be hard…but the more you do it, the more consistent you are, the easier it is.  (Of course I am talking to myself here!)

Respond:  Post on the blog how many people did you contact?  Take 20 points for each.

30 pts.  Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in January, February, or March.  This can include hosting a workshop as well.

Respond:  Post on the blog how many people did you contact?  Take 30 points for each.

40 pts.   CTMH notebook:  This is the notebook you created last week.  Take a look through the book and make any changes or updates to the areas of the book to keep it working for you.  Now start using it.  Make sure you have added all your events to the calendar and any new family events that have come up.

Start keeping track of your contacts and important information that you need to remember from conversations. 

Respond:  Post a comment on the blog about the changes you have made in your notebook and list the entries you have made.  How are you using your notebook?

50 pts.  Create an Operation Smile, Recruiting or Hostess display board.  An information board is a great resource to use during your events.  The help to give customers and perspective recruits a concise source of information and opportunity to ask more questions.  Use information from the training academy, operation smile tab and other resources from the online office to help you make your board.

Respond:  Take a photo of your board and with your permission, I will post it on the blog. 

Week Three: Follow Up Friday

It's Follow Up Friday! Let's get organized, let's get busy! Have you had your double-shot this morning? :o) All the great work you have done so far will be even more productive if you Follow UP!

10 pts: Contact and invite customer to New Idea Book event.
Respond: How many did you speak with today? Take 10 points for each one.

20 pts: Contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in January, February or March.
Respond: How many did you speak with today? Take 20 points for each one.

30 pts: Contact those on your "potential consultant" list.  Schedule a coffee time with them and mail information to read ahead of time.  Keep it simple. 

Respond: How many did you speak with today? Take 30 points for each person you contacted and 30 more for each "coffee date" you have scheduled. 

Week Three: Think Ahead Thursday

Okay, it's time once again to put on our thinking caps! It's Think Ahead Thursday!

10 pts: Create a new contact packet. Prepare a cover letter introducing them to the Idea Book, your upcoming workshops, clubs, crops, etc. Be sure to include flyers with ongoing or upcoming specials. Always include information regarding the hostess and consultant opportunites.   These are great to have on hand, in your car, desk at work, and purse so you have something to show someone when the conversation comes up. 
Respond: Respond with a comment to this post - how many did you prepare? What did you include in your packet?

20 pts: Create a class plan to teach Studio J. Use your notes to prepare an outline for a presentation to your customers.
Respond: Does your outline require more than one class or would you teach it in one sitting?

30 pts: Make a list of everyone who has expressed an interest in being a consultant or you think would make a great consultant. 
Respond: How many are on your list?

Week Three: Web Wednesday

It's Wednesday!! Time to surf the web to boost our businesses!

10 pts: Register for convention. Our team is signing up under the Jasmine group.
Respond: Comment on this post if you are going!! I'd LOVE to have you join me!!

20 pts: Create a Studio J layout using any pattern or paper packet.
Respond: Comment on this post with a link to your layout or at least list the pattern/paper and what embellishments/techniques you used.

30 pts: Create a Studio J layout using an exclusive member only pattern and paper packet.
Respond: Comment on this post with a link to your layout or at least list the pattern/paper and what embellishments/techniques you used.

Week Three: Training Tuesday

10 pts.  Watch Marquee Messages – “Spray Pen Unplugged”.  This new tool is a blast!  I went crazy and started spraying everything…even the dog!  Just kidding.  I love the shimmer it gives when you use the pearl paint.  To control the spray area from getting messy, I used one of our flat boxes, opened up with a sheet from our deskpads as a safe spray zone.  I will try and take a photo to show you. 

Respond:  What are you going to spray first?  Post comment on the blog and if you have a photo, email it to me and with permission, I will post it on the blog. 

20 pts.  Watch Training Academy – Continuing Education – “Getting to Know Studio J” and “Marketing Studio J”

These courses are fabulous and help you to look at Studio J in different lights and how others might use them.

Respond:  Post on the blog 2 different people that you will market Studio J to.

30 pts.  Listen to Listening Library “How to Attract More Customers, Hostesses & Consultants" by Casey Spinks and/or (another Listening Library call on recruiting).  Did you know you can download these on your MP3 player and listen while you go for a walk?  Hey, work on two New Year’s resolutions at once.  Get some exercise and work on your business!

Respond:  Post on the blog the name of the call you listened to and the “pearl of wisdom” that you learned and will incorporate in your business.

Week Two Challenge Results

I must admit this was a harder week for me as I personally tried to keep up with the challenge.  But I still find that when I am consistent, I am better off in the long run.  And doing the challenge, keeps me consistent!

So, for those who were able to participate this week we have the following results

Jessica Booth:  30 points
Carla Pizarro:  62 points
Cindy Newell:  243 points

Cindy has the highest point total for week 2 and gets to choose her level 2 paper packet reward. 

Enjoy this weeks challenges! 

Week Three! Here we come to Mojo Monday

Welcome to a new week of challenges.  I am so excited to see what you have been working on.  Now to have some fun creating. 

10 pts. Create artwork using any new paper packet in Spring/Summer Idea Book (except Wings)  Have you made a purchase from your wish list?  Show us what you got and make something real perrty! 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your creation and with permission, I will post it on the blog. 

20 pts.  Create artwork using any new stamp set in Spring/Summer Idea Book (except stamp sets featured in Inspirations)  So many great new sets to choose from.  What did you pick? 

Respond:  Email me a photo of your creation and with permission, I will post it on the blog.  Inspire us!

30 pts.  Share Studio J layouts created with any Autumn/Winter idea book paper packets.  I will be doing this one for sure.  My goal is to get at least 5 layouts done per month and take advantage of the free shipping with my membership.  Just a tip from me, don’t wait until the last day of the month.  Everyone is trying to do the same and it is vveeerrryyyy ssslllloooowww!

Respond:  Email me a photo of your layout and with permission, I will post it on the blog.  If you don’t have a “picture” then comment on the blog about the paper packet you used and the theme of the layout. 

Super Saturday Week Two...a little late but still worth points

For some reason, my post for Saturday did not post on my blog but did go out in the emails.  So, I will put it up today...Sunday and you can still work on it this next week for points. 

Saturday, January 15^th, Day Super Saturday Day 14

10 Pts.  Print flyers (SOTM, New Consultant Kit, Constant Campaign) and Topical Guide – Consultant Training Resources from corporate website

Respond:  Comment on the blog that you have completed this. 

20 pts.  Contact and invite customers to New Idea Book Event.  If I leave a message, I also follow up with an email and mention that in the message so that they can look for your information. 

Respond:  Comment on the blog.  How many did you speak with?  Take 20 points for each.

30 pts. Contact & invite hostesses to schedule gathering in January, February or March.  Consider your past hostesses…let them know there is a new idea book. 

Respond:  Comment on blog…how many gatherings do you have scheduled?  How many workshops? 

40 pts.  Create Business notebook.  Dana Swadling, director and advisory board member posted this idea for a notebook on the Journey to Director Board.  I think it is a thorough example of the items that you need close at hand.  Give it a try…

"One of the things that I have found to be Very Important in this business is to be organized... Anyone that asks me where to begin - when they want to increase their business / "ramp it up" I start them out with making a Binder / Planner... You don't have to make one, you can use other day planners...But I prefer to advertise my business & I take my binder everywhere :)
You will need a 1 inch binder, with clear pockets on the front and back...
1.Decorate the front cover with CTMH papers - putting "Close to my Heart" as your title - like a scrapbook page.... What follows is in the inside in number Order...
2. Put in an empty 8x11 sheet protector - use for constant campaign flyers
3. File folder with a tab that says: business / project ideas
4. Some lined paper (for taking notes of any kind)
5. File folder with a tab that says: Calendars
6. Calendars - printed by month a whole years worth... (Leave the back of each sheet blank)
7. An entire 2011 year calendar printed on one page - on colored paper
8. File folder with a tab that says: Contacts
9. "Print several copies of the JTD Customer Log
10.  File folder with a tab that says: Downline
11. Copy (print out) your downline report from the CTMH website (under downline) - with their name, address, phone, email & up line (do the same- all levels)
11. Print out from the Consultant Manual (Compensation Plan) "the page titled Leadership Levels" - it shows each level from consultant to Presidential Director...
12.Print out from the Consultant Manual (Compensation Plan) "the page titled Downline Override Commissions" - shows Commissions & jr consultant info-
In the front cover, inside the pocket (if it has one) put your club/workshop/retreat flyers / sign up sheets, etc...
In the back cover, inside the pocket put all of your family calendars (I put all of my kids school/sport schedules)

Respond:  Comment if you have your notebook started.  Email me a photo of your cover and I will post it with your permission. 

50 pts:  Fill the notebook with the appropriate forms behind each tab.  Look for forms in the training academy, online office, and/or create your own.  Make them work for you!  If they don’t, you won’t use them.   This will be an invaluable tool if you use it! (Some of you have done a notebook of this sort.  Use this challenge to evaluate how it has worked/not worked for you.  Alter the items to work for you. )

Respond:  Comment on blog that you have filled your notebook and your ideas for using it and keeping it up to date.

Team Challenge Day 12: Follow up Friday

Time to follow-up and continue building on the strong foundation you are establishing in your businesses! I'm so proud of you! This is actually WORK, isn't it? You'll find that those who actually WORK their businesses will be successful. So "here's to you"  and your successes!

10 pts: Continue to personally contact and invite customers to your New Idea Book Event.
Respond: Comment on this post with how many you actually made contact with. Do you think they were flattered that you personally reached out to them?

20 pts: Continue to contact and invite hostesses to schedule a gathering in January or February.
Respond: What are you offering your hostesses as gifts or incentives to book a gathering during these months? Keep in mind that we usually have an incentive in the month the Idea Book is released. Keep your eyes out for the latest corp updates.

30 pts: Contact someone (or ones) who has mentioned they might be interested in being a consultant or you would like to reach out to with the opportunity.  Invite them to our Team Time on January 18th. 

Respond: List your contacts and who's coming.  Take 30 points for each contact that you have talked with!

Team Challenge Day Eleven: Think Ahead Thursday

It's amazing how helpful it is to actually think ahead, to plan and prepare for future events. It takes so much pressure off as you get closer to your events because much of the work is already done! So, here we go....

10 pts: Prepare hostess packets. I like to include the Rewards Come Now brochure along with a Hostess Wish List, Hostess Check List, Hostess 40 Guests List, SOTM flyers, and an EZ Invite letter explaining the benefits of using EZI, SOTM flyers, current or upcoming hostess specials, and I also include a personalized (if I know in advance) or generic cover letter explaining the contents. I've included links to these forms for you to use or modify as desired. ALWAYS include your business card or magnet for easy reference and a small hand-made card is a plus. (This can be a "thank you for hosting" card or a left-over previous make 'n take project, or a current make 'n take option.
Respond: Comment on this post with how many packets you prepared? Did you include additional items not mentioned above?

20 pts: Prepare new gathering game materials.
Respond: Share a photo if possible or a brief description.

30 pts: Prepare gathering project for January/February gatherings.
Respond: Do you use the cost effective gathering projects in the Online Office? If not, what do you use?

Team Challenge Week Two: Web Wednesday

How's everyone doing? Are we having fun yet? Power-up your browsers girls, it's Web Wednesday!

10 pts: Last week you emailed your New Idea Book event, posted it on your blog, and set up a FB invite. Today update your blog or FB with a sneak peek photo of your make 'n take project or a sneak peak (portion of the photo) to build anticipation. We don't want to reveal too much - the point is to build anticipation and curiosity.
Respond: Comment on this post with the link to your update.

20 pts: Find a new gathering game. You can search the internet or check out the Resource Library in the Training Academy for some great ideas!
Respond: Comment on this post with your all time favorite game, then tell us what NEW gathering game you chose.

30 pts: Update your MyCTMH Calendar with January and February classes, workshops, new idea book events, crops, SOTM, Inspirations, etc. (include photos if you have them now - otherwise add them as soon as those projects are complete - PRIOR to the event).

Respond: Leave a comment on this post with your website addy for all of us to check out!